Food product development Mary Earle, Richard Earle and Allan Anderson Published by Woodhead Publishing Limited Abington Hall, Abington Cambridge CB1 6AH England www.woodhead-publishing.com Published in North and South America by CRC Press LLC 2000 Corporate Blvd, NW Boca Raton FL 33431 USA First published 2001, Woodhead Publishing Limited and CRC Press LLC C223 2001, Woodhead Publishing Limited The authors have asserted their moral rights. This book contains information obtained from authentic and highly regarded sources. Reprinted material is quoted with permission, and sources are indicated. Reasonable efforts have been made to publish reliable data and information, but the authors and the publishers cannot assume responsibility for the validity of all materials. Neither the authors nor the publishers, nor anyone else associated with this publication, shall be liable for any loss, damage or liability directly or indirectly caused or alleged to be caused by this book. Neither this book nor any part may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, microfilming and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. The consent of Woodhead Publishing Limited and CRC Press LLC does not extend to copying for general distribution, for promotion, for creating new works, or for resale. Specific permission must be obtained in writing from Woodhead Publishing Limited or CRC Press LLC for such copying. Trademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation, without intent to infringe. British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data A catalog record for this book is available from the Library of Congress. Woodhead Publishing Limited ISBN 1 85573 468 0 CRC Press ISBN 0-8493-1209-4 CRC Press order number: WP1209 Cover design by The ColourStudio Project managed by Macfarlane Production Services, Markyate, Hertfordshire (e-mail: macfarl@aol.com) Typeset by MHL Typesetting Limited, Coventry, Warwickshire Printed by TJ International, Padstow, Cornwall, England Related titles from Woodhead’s food science, technology and nutrition list: Auditing in the food industry (ISBN: 1 85573 450 8) Increasing consumer expectations, government legislation and levels of competition have led to a growing number of standards and benchmarks against which food processors may be measured and audited. This unique book provides food processors with a guide to the main types of audit, their importance, how to prepare for them and how to use them to gain competitive advantage. It is an essential resource for all quality assurance and production managers in the food industry. Food process modelling (ISBN: 1 85573 565 2) A major trend within the food industry over the past decade has been the concern to measure, predict and control food processes more accurately in search for greater consistency, quality and safety in the final product. This book explores the current trends in modelling, their strengths and weaknesses and applications across the supply chain. It will be a valuable guide for production and technical managers within the food industry. Instrumentation and sensors for the food industry (ISBN: I 85573 560 1) The first edition of this book quickly established itself as a standard work in its field, providing an authoritative and practical guide to the range of instrumentation and sensors available to the food industry professional. This new edition has been comprehensively revised to include new developments and techniques. Instrumentation for food quality assurance; principles of colour measurement; chemosensors, biosensors and immunosensors and instrumental techniques in quality control are all discussed in detail. Details of these books and a complete list of Woodhead’s food science, technology and nutrition titles can be obtained by: ? visiting our web site at www.woodhead-publishing.com ? contacting Customer services (email: sales@woodhead-publishing.com; fax: +44 (0) 1223 893694; tel.: +44 (0) 1223 891358 ext. 30; address: Woodhead Publishing Limited, Abington Hall, Abington, Cambridge CB1 6AH, England) If you would like to receive information on forthcoming titles in this area, please send your address details to: Francis Dodds (address, tel. and fax as above; e-mail: francisd@woodhead-publishing.com). Please confirm which subject areas you are interested in.